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The Times They Are A Changin ’ – Technology and the 21 st Century

The Times They Are A Changin ’ – Technology and the 21 st Century. Technology Status Update A continuation of our Town Hall Meeting…. Our Original Framework:. The Future of Online Courses Learning Management Systems Online Curriculum & Assessment Systems

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The Times They Are A Changin ’ – Technology and the 21 st Century

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  1. The Times They Are A Changin’ – Technology and the 21st Century Technology Status Update A continuation of our Town Hall Meeting…..

  2. Our Original Framework: • The Future of Online Courses • Learning Management Systems • Online Curriculum &Assessment Systems • Digital Instructional Resources • Device Planning • A Refresher • January 2013

  3. Our Vision March 2013: • Next Generation • Learning Management System • More than 50% courses available in “hybrid” format, allowing for flexible schedules • Teachers skilled in online and “flipped” instruction

  4. High Quality Online Courses Student could graduate from CPS completely online Need continued teacher and coordinator feedback Expand offerings in 14 – 15 budget

  5. Online Curriculum & Assessment System Vision: A system that facilitates the design and delivery of the district’s curriculum.

  6. Equitable and Universal Access • A 2 student: 1 device ratio, or better, K – 12, supplemented w/ • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) as appropriate to grade levels • 100% 24/7 accessibility by all stakeholders

  7. Excellent support • PD embedded in curriculum • Tech support at district and building level • Guidance staff advising about online courses • Parent communication and involvement

  8. Important Conditions to Success: • Tech support at building level • ALL district leaders communicating the vision and expectations about best practices for instruction

  9. Where are we now? August 2013

  10. Technology Services Vision – Mission - Values Mission: We promote high quality instruction and effective business processes by providing responsive, quality support within a safe, reliable, networked environment. Vision: To empower and connect our community of 21st century learners • We Value: • Innovation for effective education • Transparent and open communication • Trust of our community • Flexible access to resources • 21st Century Transliteracy (Literacy in multiple forms)

  11. Online Courses Digital Instructional Resources Collaboration & Communication Tools Online Curriculum and Assessment Systems Learning Management System Infrastructure & Devices Our Progress Towards Our Vision…………………………

  12. Infrastructure & Devices Achieved 2:1 Ratio or better K – 12 Coordinators also buying devices Blanket Wireless, including Trailers iPads to teachers PS – 12 Projectors in all PS classrooms Personal Learning pilot Adv. Placement courses 1:1 ratio BYOD ready when you are!

  13. Infrastructure & Devices Damaged Equipment Fund Bandwidth results for Smarter Balanced testing 15,000 @ once Refresh / Extinct program Online technology ordering for you Paperless Technology Usage Acknowledgement – Online & paper if needed

  14. Learning Management System Blackboard soft rollout Training Ongoing Content can be moved as needed Angel – gradual conversion

  15. Online • Curriculum and • Assessment • Systems Coordinators attended “ISTE” conference this summer International Society for Technology in Education District curriculum remains in Angel for now

  16. Online • Courses Now in eSchool Using Aventa & Apex this year for further evaluation Guidance counselors will schedule Online / Hybrid / Homebound possible PD will be provided for best practice design

  17. Digital • Instructional • Resources myOn Reader & eBooks (require logins!) iBooks Author / iTunes U / Volume purchasing Google Apps for education New World Language lab software FASTmath Electronic resources/databases * Resources chosen by curricular area

  18. Collaboration & Communication Tools Lync Parentlink 9 Office 365 upgrade for students Teacher Access Center upgrade Sharepoint enTICE – 4 Groups Technopalooza Aug. 8 By Teachers, For Teachers! Online Registration/Enrollment

  19. Making the Vision Happen! User Driven – Guided by IT

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